Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'7" The taper is definitely parabolic

The taper is definitely parabolic and the action is medium-fast with a great deal of backbone

16 in each half

The Limestoner tapers are very popular 4 weight rods and this one is in near mint condition

The rod has a crisp medium fast dry fly action

Down-locking hardware and standard walnut insert

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'7" The taper is definitely parabolicFor sale here is a wonderful and rare Jim Payne rod from circa 1920 a model 204 that appears all original with full length sections. Its sister rod, "The Babe Ruth Rod" is on display at the American Museum of Fly Fishing in Vermont. A similar rod can also be found on page 57 of Marty Keane's book. The rod is in excellent condition with the only issue being some "alligatoring" of the varnish in places, certainly nothing I would be concerned about. The